…. It could affect power distribution, with impacts ranging from damage through extreme weather, to reduced transmission efficiency as a result of temperature fluctuations. As an energy city Aberdeen will need to plan for these changes by building resilience into the way we produce energy and through actions to reduce energy demand. Aberdeen Adapts Climate Adaptation Framework…
… w er in g A b er d ee n S p o n so r Support *Flexible governance arrangements will allow for adjustments to the Energy and Climate Programme as required by any changes to legislation, targets, emission scenarios, resources etc Aberdeen Adapts Climate Adaptation Framework Funding actions Early action to adapt to climate change will allow time to plan ahead…
… understanding 13. Climate research 14. Climate aware Collaborative working 15. Joined up planning and response Glossary Appendix 1: Action summary Appendix 2: Links to UN Sustainable Development Goals and National Performance Framework Appendix 3: Legislation/ drivers Aberdeen Adapts Climate Adaptation Framework Aberdeen Adapts Climate Adaptation Framework…
… Delivery and Monitoring 23 Governance 23 Reviewing Progress 23 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE I am delighted to introduce West Dunbartonshire’s new Climate Change Action Plan, which sets out the immediate and longer term actions the Council will need to take to respond to the climate emergency, both in relation to reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions…
… framework. The proposed local actions set out in this Action Plan seek to build on national and regional level actions to tackle the climate emergency. These actions have been developed by the Council’s Climate Change Action Group in consultation with each of the Council’s service areas and have been subject to a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in accordance with the Environmental…
… be devolved to service areas to better deliver climate action across the Council to successfully achieve our 2045 net zero target. Whilst the Climate Change Strategy provides a route map on how the Council intends to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, this Climate Change Action Plan provides detailed actions on how we will deliver and monitor our Climate Change efforts to make West Dunbartonshire…
… to deliver local benefit. In line with the commitments set out in the Council Plan (2020-2024), this Climate Change Strategy (“Strategy”) has been developed as the framework for how the Council’s priorities for climate action across the district, for 2021-2025, can be achieved. In 2020, we saw change few could have imagined. In what is widely regarded as a fast-paced and quickly evolving…
… pandemic and recognising the value communities in the district place on the natural environment. The Prime Minister has also, in 2020, noted it as a “defining year of climate action” for the planet in discussion ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), and recently published The Ten-Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution1. The UK government…
… to: Leading the way in protecting and enhancing the environment by taking action locally on climate change and biodiversity. As part of delivering the Council’s strategic priorities, a Carbon Action Plan was also produced in October 20204. It sets out the Council’s trajectory for how it will deliver its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. This Strategy now represents the Council’s focus…
… basis to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance. 3 climate change Carbon Management Plan 2019-2022 9 The council’s governance framework comprises the systems, processes, cultures and values by which the council is directed and controlled. It enables the council to monitor the achievement of its objectives and consider…
…/adapting to climate change. Section 5 focuses on the domestic sector as this contributes to the overall emissions of the North Lanarkshire area. Section 6 provides a high level summary of the current carbon management risk register. Carbon Management Plan 2019-2022 6 Section 1 – Strategic Context and Drivers The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC…
…. This will now be replaced by an additional charge within the Climate Change Levy, continuing the aim to reduce consumption and improve energy efficiency. The Climate Change Plan (2018) is the 3rd report on proposals and policies from the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The report identifies how Scotland intends to deliver a low carbon economy. Aligning with the EU 2030 framework it looks…
… or Actions linked to 2030 as a identifed quick wins which can deadline for keeping climate be brought about by the new change to within the 1.5c structures and partnerships global temperature rise and being put in place. which may require more time and resources in Traford 16 Action Plan 1 Production and Consumption of Resource 1.A Adopt Carbon Neutral Framework Model ACTION LEAD…
… gas emissions. The report warned that the risk of catastrophic climate change including extreme heat, drought, fooding and climate-related poverty would signifcantly increase unless global warming could be kept to a maximum of 1.5°C. The report stated that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 The strategic context for this Action Plan is set by the Greater Manchester…
… Combined Authority’s (GMCA) through the Greater Manchester Strategy; Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) 5 Year Environment Plan; Clean Air Plan Local Industrial Strategy Work and Skills Strategy Health and Social Care Plan Cultural Strategy and Transport Strategy 2040 (via TfGM) The Council commissioned consultancy Anthesis, experts in the climate change and carbon reduction feld…
… (Scotland) Act 2004 = The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (WANE Act) = Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 = Greenspace Biodiversity Action Plan 2018-2020 = Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Blueprint = National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) = Adaptation Reporting Power - created as part of the Climate Change Act (2008) = Climate Ready Clyde (CRC) - Adaptation Strategy…
… and Action Plan (The Plan) = Climate Ready Scotland: Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme 2019 = National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) = Eco-Schools Scotland = Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) = Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning = Outdoor Learning Strategy = Forest Schools = Learning in Local Greenspace (SNH implementation of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy…
… Local Heat and Energy Efciency Strategy NPF National Performance Framework NPF4 National Planning Framework 4 PV Photovoltaic RPP3 Climate Change Plan: third report on proposals and policies 2018-2032 SDG Sustainable Development Goal tCO2e Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent ULEV Ultra-low Emission Vehicle UNFCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change WSHP Water Source Heat Pump…
… role, with specific responsibility for Climate Change, was appointed in July 2020. An annual action plan has been put in place identifying key priorities for action. By initially focussing on an action plan important issues can be tackled in a timely way as well as provide a strong foundation for the Strategic Framework. This Strategic Framework will build on previous strategies Hard Rain 1…
… the annual climate change action plan. Our performance, achievements and areas for improvement will be summarised each year through an annual report. These annual reports will also highlight the ongoing work across Staffordshire to reduce carbon emissions. Plans, performance and strategies will be regularly reviewed as we monitor progress and as new technology and innovative ideas are identified…
… emissions from these areas are high priorities, which are highlighted in our Climate Change Action Plan. Staffordshire County Council Carbon Emissions by Area of Operation from the 2018/2019 Financial Year Building - Gas Consumption 17% Waste Handling (Operations, Electricity & Transportation 24% LPG consumption 0.1% Home to School Transport 18% Water Supply & Treatment 0.1% Heating…
…, resilient water and wastewater services, including through powers to direct water companies to work together to meet current and future demand. 2.2 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF - 2021) This included a number of amendments and updates relating to climate change mitigation for new development including reference to UK signing up to “17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development…
…. REASONS FOR THE RECOMMENDED DECISIONS 10.1 It is proposed that the District Council formally adopt a simple and clear set of principles to establish a clear Climate Change Vision, Strategy and Action Plan for Huntingdonshire. An environment strategy with aspiration of a carbon neutral Huntingdonshire by 2040 will support an even more focused approach in response to the challenges…
… year Plan to Improve the Environment’ and that new development should be designed with a view to minimising and mitigating the effects of Climate Change. Ensuring existing and new communities see real benefits in their well-being from living in Huntingdonshire. Using natural resources wisely. The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to agree that the environmental principles form the basis…
…-202413 IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGY The strategy builds on existing progress and plans and acts as a framework to drive forward the delivery of the actions already identified in those plans as well as additional ones identified in the strategy. Action on climate change will not be deliverable without engaging and involving our partner organisations, local businesses and most importantly of all…
… we share the planet. Successive reports published by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (the UN body charged with looking at climate change) as well as EU level reports, national reports and overwhelming scientific consensus have all highlighted the need for immediate and decisive action to address the causes of climate change and to plan for the impacts it will likely have…
… Council rejects the idea that such a declaration is a symbolic gesture and will give substance to its commitment. Richmond Council therefore resolves to become recognised as the Greenest London Borough. It will undertake the factual analysis, target setting, LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES - CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2019-20245 and produce the strategy and action plans…
… this transition. Working collaboratively with communities, partners, and other organisations, we will together meet the challenge of climate change and have the ‘future that we choose’. With a clear position on the need for transformative action, the strategy sets the framework for Powys Council to take action, building on Powys successes and challenges to date. This strategy sets the vision for where we…
… https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/4795/Local-Development-Plan A Strategy for Climate change- Net positive Powys 2021-2030 Delivery/next steps This Strategy sets out Powys County Councils ambition and vision for transformation climate action. The journey for delivery will be detailed in a range of delivery plans, which will be engaged on and developed. This strategy…
… Once detailed action plans have been developed and agreed the outcomes achieved will align to these three step changes under our five keys areas of change: Buildings, Mobility and transport, Procurement, Land use and Agriculture, and Council and Governance. How we will monitor progress An essential part of this strategy is monitoring and regular review. Once the Council has a county baseline…
… co-ordinated, proactive approach to sustainability in 2004 allowed us to build on existing good practice by planning, delivering and realising the benefits – to the organisation and to the communities – of various programmes of joined-up action on environmental, social and economic priorities. The work that has been done to respond to climate change is particularly important, given the ongoing…
… GDP Gross Domestic Product GNS Green Network Strategy GTCS General Teaching Council for Scotland HGIOS How Good Is Our Service HR Human Resources IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change LBAP Local Biodiversity Action Plan LED Light-Emitting Diode LDP Local Development Plan LNCS Local Nature Conservation Site LNR Local Nature Reserve LOIP Local Outcome Improvement Plan LTS Local…
… Transport Strategy NSEA Net Scottish Emissions Account OSS Open Space Strategy PDF Policy Development Framework PMO Programme Management Office PPS Plans, Policies & Strategies RPP2 The Scottish Government’s Second Report on Proposals and Policies (RPP2) SCCF Sustainability and Climate Change Framework SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency SME Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise SNH…
… Framework The impact of our borough on climate Climate Change Action Themes The Climate Challenge we face Our journey to net zero so far Governance, Monitoring & Responsibility Section 1 Section 7 Section 3 Section 6 Section 10 Section 2 Section 5 Section 9 Section 4 Section 8 Section 11 This report was prepared by the Environment Directorate of Wigan Council with support…
… 2.1 OUR LOCAL FRAMEWORK The Climate Change Strategy is one of several ambitious plans for our borough, planning the urgent action required to meet our important priorities. At the heart of our strategic vision sits our corporate strategy. The Deal 2030 provides a unifying strategy for the whole of the borough to make it the best possible place to live and work over the coming decade…
… with our key stakeholders and in conjunction with the following: - 15 2.3 GREATER MANCHESTER FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT As a member of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, we need to ensure our climate change actions are aligned as close as reasonably practicable with Greater Manchester. The 5 Year Environment Plan was launched in March 2019 and outlines in detail, the long-term…
… • New Corporate Director of Climate and Ecological Sustainability appointed (started 9 May 2022) • Governance structure agreed and being put in place to ensure delivery, monitoring and development of strategy and action plan in long term. Will include: - Senior level steering group - Clear roles and responsibilities across services - Robust monitoring and report framework - Integration…
… and emerging policy framework • Build key performance indicators into corporate performance management system • Continue to lobby Government for greater support and powers • Finalise robust monitoring process for regular monitoring and programme manage the climate and ecological emergency strategy and action plan • Finalise and deliver staff training programme, staff awareness and briefing…
… opportunities to support renewable energy through existing planning policy framework • Work with partners and developers to bring forward large scale renewable energy projects • Explore opportunities for Hydrogen Encouraging behaviour change • Draft communication plan and brand developed • Dorset Council website Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy and Action Plan webpages updated…
… are we now? Areas of focus for taking action Action by all Buildings Transport Zero carbon electricity Waste and consumption The natural environment Monitoring and delivery Monitoring progress Governance and support FOREWORD Leader Cllr Ken Rhatigan 2 Climate change remains arguably the largest threat to the world, despite the immediate challenge that has been presented…
… by the 3 COVID-19 pandemic, still live at the time of publication of this strategy. Additionally, air quality continues to cause significant health 4 impacts. 4 It is vital we take local action to address this global threat, reducing emissions that cause climate change and air pollution. This is a key, cross-council issue, reflected in 4 our current Council Plan. 5 I also consider that action…
… made efforts to tackle climate change historically, this strategy represents a step change in ambition, to reflect this Climate Emergency. Since the declaration we have already started taking action, however, this strategy sets 16 out the framework and principles for action to achieve our aspirations. Fundamental to us achieving our targets is the support and action of residents, 16…
… to seek access to existing datasets, work with partners to develop new datasets and establish new monitoring programmes. Monitoring our success Action on climate change is a fast-moving agenda. It is likely there will be developments over the life of this Framework that will require it to be updated and we will do this as required. We will produce an annual report setting out the city’s…
… environment. We will continue to monitor and assess our progress and refine this Framework accordingly over time. Our work is partly about ensuring Sunderland plays its full part in limiting the impacts of climate change, ensuring that we help to keep global heating to well below 2°C. However, it is also about ensuring our communities can thrive and our businesses can prosper, and that we…
… to drive forward Sunderland’s ambitions and commitment to tackling climate change. This Framework Our approach to reducing carbon emissions cannot be linear. We need to learn, identify our priorities and projects, engage, act and monitor to ensure we are reducing our carbon footprint and making progress towards our target and revise our approach as necessary. This is why we are doing things…
… 2019-2024 National Planning Framework 4 As part of a review of the Scottish planning system, Government are updating the National Planning Framework and Scottish Planning Policy which will provide the basis for assessing proposals for Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy 2021-23 11 | P a g e Note: The drivers are correct…
… services. PRINCIPAL ACTIONS The following action will be undertaken on a corporate level to progress towards net-zero carbon: • Progress and monitor the Net Zero Carbon Roadmap, with milestones to be reported quarterly to the Head of Service and to Cabinet every six months Council’s through the corporate performance monitoring framework • Develop a detailed implementation plan supporting our…
… In December 2020, Scottish Government published its draft public engagement strategy for Climate Change, Net Zero Nation, which builds on the works already undertaken with Climate Week and the Big Climate Conversation. COP26 is a further opportunity to frame local action during the focus of a global summit. The Council will lead work with Community Planning Partners, the Locality Partnerships…
… Layout 1 Low Carbon Action Plan Introduction Background Climate change represents a significant challenge for our generation. Over the past 50 years, the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history and the trend is accelerating. 2019 was the second warmest year on record, according…
… Shadow Board to coordinate actions and monitor progress across the City. A key role for the team, following endorsement of the Framework and adoption of the Action Plan, will be to develop the necessary data and intelligence systems to accurately monitor progress and help prioritise activities to take forward. This will include joint work with partners as well as drawing on good practice…
… the immediate action required, and agreed to the following motion: “In recognition of the threat posed to our environment by climate change Sunderland City Council will declare a climate emergency. Numerous local authorities around the country have declared climate emergency and it is important for the council to show it takes the issue seriously. Recent weather and changes in ecosystems show…
… impacts, on service providers and users and on the wider community, arising from changes in weather patterns, and action will be taken to reduce risk and increase resilience to the anticipated future effects of climate change. The forthcoming National Planning Framework 4 will require planning authorities to further actions impacting on climate change when it is published in 2021…
…. An indicative Regional Spatial Strategy (iRSS) for Moray was approved at the meeting of the Planning and Regulatory Service Committee on 15th September 2020. Proposals contained within include several actions which support and compliment the aspirations of the Climate Change Strategy. A strategic level spatial framework considering opportunities for woodland expansion, onshore wind and food…
… Plan, is designed to provide a co-ordinated and appropriate response to help all with Moray to deal with the challenges that climate change is expected to bring. On the 27 June 2019, Moray Council declared a Climate Change Emergency. It was agreed that a Climate Change Strategy and action plan would be prepared and adopted with the aim of Moray Council becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Further…
… to cover the employment costs of a senior corporate Climate Change Programme Manager for a two year period, with an operational budget that would be utilised to prepare a carbon baseline, monitoring framework, dashboard, formulate acosted action plan, procure training etc. The dedicated capacity would also co-ordinate cross service activities, represent the authority in relevant regional…
… (Wales) 2016 provide the legal framework for action on climate change and sustainable management of Wales’ natural resources, with each underpinned by strategies and frameworks. Together they position Wales as a low carbon and environmentally sustainable economy, ready to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to mitigate the impacts on biodiversity. The ambition for Wales includes a goal…
… ambitious sustainable solutions and behavioural change. There are already considerable external funding (grants and loans) opportunities to progress climate change and decarbonisation plans and programmes, with an increase likely over coming years. A clear plan, corporate approach, a comprehensive baseline, robust monitoring arrangements, dedicated additional capacity, and defined roles…
… action is key to the strategy’s successful delivery. Further information on how stakeholders can get involved and benefit from action on climate change is at: www.manchesterclimate.com/getinvolved This is the strategy’s first Implementation Plan. It is structured according to the sections in the strategy, to ensure that the strategy’s commitments are transparently and clearly being taken…
… forward. A number of the actions are based on those set out in the Greater Manchester Climate Change Strategy Implementation Plan 2017-20, recognising that, rather than creating new Manchester-specific actions, it will be more effective in some areas for Manchester to participate fully in city-region-wide programmes. This implementation plan should be read alongside GM climate change plans…
… for a complete view of the strategic climate change actions to be delivered in Manchester over the next five years. • Education and engagement • Investing in our young people • Innovation, investment and business growth • Enabling and incentivising institutional investment • Supporting our businesses • Spatial planning, development and infrastructure investment • Joined-up public services • Resident…